I have a James 1946 which needs the electrics done as it has a very weak spark and was wondering where i could either buy new parts or have rebuilt by someone...
Can any kind person in the group send me a picture of the locking trigger on an Autocycle clutch lever? My machine has the clutch lever, but minus that all...
I bought some from a chap on ebay. I cant see them now but keep an eye out as he regurlary advertises on there ________________________________ From: Gordon...
IÂ agree with all Alan's comments but I think that the 1942 James had 26x1.75x2 tyres which aren't such a problem to find. Â 2.25 x 21" tyres are made out of...
Hi All, My name is Gordon I live in Plymouth and have been into motorcycle since 1947. I've just bought a 1942 James Autocycle which is a new type for me. I'm...
I wonder if anyone can help me. On my powerbike 56, to operate the rear brake you pedal backwards, and in doing so today the arm of the brake has come off. For...
Graeme, Just use ordinary bicycle tyres but if you can get some with a continuous tread pattern (i.e. not block treads) they are much better. Andrew ... From:...
Hello Graeme, I am fortunate enough, or perhaps sad enough to own a number of Power Paks. I have found that the most important thing concerning tyre wear is to...
i have a power pac and i just use ordinary bike tyres--current one has hasted 3 years--no good in wet but who wants to ride a bike in the wet and they are...
I have always used a product call welseal discovered it being used by motor cycle race teams years ago and was converted straight away. A tube last a life time...
... I've used Wellseal, which is a shellac-based sealant, on the head of my NSU Quickly - no gasket - (as well as my Velo Venom) with success. Don't know if...
Thank you. I appreciate the information. Cyclemasters are a bit thin on the ground in this country, so this group is a fantastic help. The condenser is...
Coad, Â There should be a paper gasket between the cylinder & block. I usually make my own out of cartridge (drawing) paper. I also tend to use a very thin...
I'm wondering what everyone is doing about sealing the cylinder and the head? Is the paper gasket between the case and the cylinder adequate, or should a...